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    ご迷惑をおかけして、誠に申し訳ございません。(go-meiwaku o okakeshite, makoto ni mōshiwake gozaimasen) - I am truly sorry for the trouble I've caused.

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    very formal, humble

    How it works

    This phrase combines several elements of Japanese apology. 「ご迷惑 (go-meiwaku)」 is a honorific prefix 'go-' added to 「迷惑 (meiwaku)」 meaning 'trouble/nuisance'. 「おかけして (o-kakeshite)」 is the humble form of the verb 「かける (kakeru)」 (to cause/impose), here in the -te form indicating a cause or preceding action. 「誠に (makoto ni)」 means 'truly' or 'sincerely', intensifying the apology. 「申し訳ございません (mōshiwake gozaimasen)」 is a very polite and humble apology, literally 'there is no excuse' or 'I have no justification'.

    Sample sentences

    システムの不具合で、ご迷惑をおかけして、誠に申し訳ございません。

    Due to a system malfunction, I am truly sorry for the trouble I've caused.

    ご連絡が遅くなり、ご迷惑をおかけして、誠に申し訳ございません。

    I apologize deeply for the late reply and for any inconvenience caused.

    私の確認不足で、ご迷惑をおかけして、誠に申し訳ございません。

    My lack of thorough checking caused trouble, and for that, I am truly sorry.

    Quick facts

    politeness:This is a highly polite and humble expression, used when addressing superiors, customers, or in formal business contexts. The use of 'go-' honorific, humble verb forms, and 'gozaimasen' indicates a deep level of respect and self-abasement.
    usageContext:Typically used when one has caused a significant inconvenience, delay, or problem to another party and wishes to express a profound apology and remorse.
    kanjiBreakdown:ご迷惑 (go-meiwaku: your trouble) + を (o: object marker) + おかけして (o-kakeshite: causing/imposing) + 誠に (makoto ni: truly/sincerely) + 申し訳ございません (mōshiwake gozaimasen: there is no excuse/I am sorry)

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    Example

    システムの不具合で、ご迷惑をおかけして、誠に申し訳ございません。

    Due to a system malfunction, I am truly sorry for the trouble I've caused.

    ご連絡が遅くなり、ご迷惑をおかけして、誠に申し訳ございません。

    I apologize deeply for the late reply and for any inconvenience caused.

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